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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Hate Crimes

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 10, 2020
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     | 7,354 views

    Jesus believed in hate crimes, because God knows the heart. Jesus urges us to resolve our murderous thoughts, make it right when we can, and settle out of court, all so that a watching world will take note of how Christian brothers and sisters get along.

    Matthew 5:21-26 Hate Crimes The FBI defines a hate crime as a “criminal offense against a person or property, motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.” A hate crime is not the same as hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secret Ambition

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021
     | 3,885 views

    This sermon is about pride, ambition and the desire to great.

    SECRET AMBITION Mark 10:35-45 There is the story about a painter who was painting a picture of Oliver Cromwell. When Cromwell saw the painting he was not pleased because he did not think the painting was genuine. He therefore told the court painter to take it back and paint him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Nehemiah’s Third Prayer: Asking God To Intervene Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 27, 2024
     | 915 views

    The Jews, under Nehemiah's leadership, began to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. They heard some very discouraging news. Nehemiah heard this as well, and prayed to the LORD about it.

    Introduction: Nehemiah had been in Jerusalem long enough for the people living there to begin rebuilding the city walls. Chapter 3 gives an account of the various groups who took part in this rebuilding effort. By now, the enemies of Judah had noticed and were not happy. 1 The Words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons Concerning Idolatry In Specific–eating Meats Offered To Idols

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 14, 2024
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    Apostle Paul warns of fellowshiping with devils. Anything concerning idols and worship to idols is taking away our true worship to Almighty God. Flee from all forms of idolatry.

    “I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils:, says Apostle Paul. To what extent are we to adhere to this rule? Fellowshiping with anyone who is a habitual sinner is fellowshiping with devils. It is to devils they worship in their iniquities. The blatant sinner is mastered by devils and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wish We All Been Ready

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2024
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    My wish is that everyone would receive Jesus as Savior and Lord, The story of the 5 foolish virgins is so sad. They ran out of oil. Oil represents the Holy Spirit. We need to be ready.

    WISH WE ALL HAD BEEN READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *Getting Ready to Leave This World Laying up my treasures in that Home above, Trusting fully, trusting in the Savior's love Doing what I can for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do Parents Need A Paradigm Shift? Lifestyle Change

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2022
     | 1,240 views

    We need correction in the high chair not the electric chair! Where are the footprints of parents leading their children? We teach temporal lessons seldom eternal.

    DO PARENTS NEED A PARADIGM SHIFT? LIFE STYLE CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HAVE WE EVER CONSIDERED THE TRASH CAN OF LIFE? I HAD A DREAM, EVERYTHING WAS DARK. There was a darkness you could feel and not see. THE PRESENCE OF GOD WAS WITHDRAWN. THE DARKNESS WAS PURE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Face Of An Angel- Defending Jesus” Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,408 views

    Now when you have the number of Christians in Jerusalem growing past 5000 to 6000 or 7000 you are going to have logistic problems and jealousy. And they did. The 12 needed help. “Anyone can be great because anyone can serve.” Those are the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    In Jesus Holy Name July 10, 2022 Text: Acts 6 Redeemer Lutheran “The Face of an Angel- Defending Jesus” In the 4th chapter of Acts we are told that if we want to be saved, we should believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. Peter was clear: “Salvation is found in no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Artificial Intelligence (A.i ) Part 2

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 14, 2024
     | 1,545 views

    On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters.

    This is a true story. On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters. The noise was so loud that it woke up several residents in the neighborhood and they came out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 25, 2023
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     | 3,961 views

    Worshippers know something. They have some (Insight) because worshippers have experienced the tangible presence of the Lord. P.H

    True Worship. John 4:23NKJV There are different types of thirst. It could be a physical thirst, or a thirst could be spiritual. It can be both, as in the case of the unnamed woman who meets Jesus by Jacob’s well, given to us in John 4. Yes, She is an unnamed woman. She represents each ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Faith Stronger Than Our Anxieties

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 26, 2023
     | 1,081 views

    A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 12

    June 25, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Eleva Lutheran Church Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39 A Faith Stronger than Our Anxieties Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It is good to be with you today! I bring you greetings from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reaching For The Prize 2 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023
     | 1,211 views

    A blessed New Year to you. It is such a joy to have you back again this evening.

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=faith Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-fruit-in-keeping-with-repentance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Birth Of The Church Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2024
     | 1,345 views

    The result of the Holy Spirit’s arrival as a gift to humanity is a turning point in history. It not only birthed the church, but it set the disciples on a path of dedicated witnessing for Christ.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 2 The Birth of the Church Acts 1:12 – 2:12 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wednesday night for adults this week – couple weeks off Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wait For The Promise Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 13, 2024
     | 1,864 views

    How hard is it to wait when you are so ready to receive that which you know to be a very special gift?

    “Wait For The Promise” Acts 1:4-8 When Christine was very young the Christmas present she so wanted was a “Cabbage Patch Doll.” She spoke of it often and said how much she wanted that doll, and I told her that I was going to give her a box of rocks instead. Well I needed to keep my word so I took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of A Different Spirit

    Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Nov 6, 2023
     | 1,057 views

    God is seeking those who are willing to pay the price and live sacrificially for Him. His heart is after men of a different spirit from the ordinary. He especially blesses those who have separated themselves unto His cause.

    OF A DIFFERENT SPIRIT (by brother Tarran Dookie) ENOCH Gen 5:21-24 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow The King

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 17, 2025
     | 348 views

    When Christ is the cornerstone of the church and its foundation is the word of God in action, the church will grow and will weather the greatest storms.

    As we spoke about the word “fear” last week, it doesn’t connote running from God because of dread but running to God, clinging to Him, loving, and serving Him. The fear or reverence of the Lord is our response to His love, His majesty, holiness, as well as His wrath. This kind of fear is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational